Workers’ Party acknowledges EBRC report, notes significant boundary changes in key areas

The Workers’ Party (WP) has responded to the release of the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) report, acknowledging its importance in election preparations while noting major changes in areas where the party has been actively working.

In a statement issued on 11 March 2025, WP recognised the committee’s brief justifications for the redrawing of boundaries, which included population growth in certain electoral districts.

However, the party stopped short of offering any direct critique, instead stating that it would assess the changes and announce its contesting constituencies and candidates in due course.

Significant changes in WP’s active areas

The EBRC report, released on 11 March 2025, introduced significant boundary changes, increasing the total number of constituencies from 31 to 33 and adjusting electoral divisions to reflect population growth.

While WP did not single out specific constituencies in its statement, the EBRC report has redrawn boundaries in several areas where WP has been consistently present, raising questions about how these changes could affect the party’s election strategy.

Among the most notable changes:

• Aljunied GRC, WP’s stronghold since 2011, has had its boundaries redrawn for the first time in over a decade.


• Marine Parade GRC, which WP contested in previous elections, has been merged with Braddell Heights.


• Jalan Besar GRC, another constituency WP has fielded candidates in, has been significantly adjusted.


• Additionally, Tampines GRC, where WP has stepped up its outreach efforts in recent months, remains intact but could be a target for contestation.

WP’s electoral plans to be announced soon

While WP has yet to confirm its contesting constituencies, its increased presence in Tampines GRC suggests a strong possibility that it will field candidates there.

The party has stepped up its walkabouts and outreach efforts in the area, signalling its intent to challenge the People’s Action Party (PAP) in the eastern region.

In what appears to be a coordinated “Eastfront” strategy, WP may be positioning itself to contest a series of interconnected constituencies in the east, which could include Aljunied GRC, East Coast GRC, Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC, Pasir Ris-Changi GRC, and Tampines GRC.

By contesting these adjacent wards, WP could mitigate the impact of gerrymandering, ensuring that it maintains a strong foothold across the eastern region.

With increased walkabouts and outreach efforts in Tampines GRC and Pasir Ris-Changi GRC, WP’s expansion into the area seems highly likely.

With GE2025 expected within months, WP’s final constituency lineup will be closely watched, particularly if its strategy leads to multi-cornered fights with other opposition parties.